Author: Jordan Makower
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The Draftsman, Linoleum Block Printing, 1959
One of the most valuable classes I took, besides those in Science, Journalism, and Mathematics at Hunter College, Bronx, 1959, was Drafting. I wanted to visualize my memory about that time, so I decided to carve a linoleum block and make a print. This linoleum block is 4″ x 5″. To try to understand the…
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Jordan Makower’s Gallery
Jordan’s block-printing gallery. This is the very first linoleum block print I did. It was done in 1970, of a sight I saw while commuting at 6:30 AM from Connecticut to New York State. As with many of my prints since then, this was from a memory, not from a photo. Zach and his Cardboard…
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The Evolution Of a Carver
Dave Osterlund recently conducted a Soap Carving class for students at a local elementary school. This reminded me of the way my father started his carving hobby. He was a tradesman who worked 16 hours a day, 6 days a week. Every morning on the seventh day, he did artwork. He was a self-taught artist,…
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Carving Demonstration at the Los Alamitos Elementary School
In May 2019 Santa Clara Valley Carvers brought the art of wood carving to life at the Los Alamitos Elementary School, San Jose, CA. From delicate ornaments to intricate figurines, our members showcased their talents while engaging children and parents alike in hands-on activities. Read on to learn about the highlights of this enriching event!